Final Hours to Cast Your Vote in the 80s Metal Album Showdown!
Your Vote Decides the Next Album Featured on Dig Me Out: 80s Metal!
We’re calling on the Metal Union! Every month, we showcase nine suggested albums for your consideration. It's your chance to shape the podcast - select the album you believe deserves to be featured on Dig Me Out: 80s Metal.
"Various - Dudes (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Album)" nominated by Eric Peterson, presents a quintessential late-80s mix of Metal, Punk, and Alternative with tracks from WASP, Keel, and Steve Vai, showcasing the era's diverse musical landscape. | Vote →
"Massappeal - Nobody Likes A Thinker," suggested by Darren 🇦🇺, highlights the underrepresented Aussie metal scene of the 80s, offering a hard-hitting experience with a nod to Sydney's vibrant underground. | Vote →
"Badlands - Badlands" nominated by Joe Peters, bridges 80s "hair" metal with 90s grunge, featuring Jake E. Lee's iconic guitar work in a raw and powerful hard rock masterpiece reminiscent of 70s rock legends. | Vote →
"Loudness - Thunder in the East," recommended by Kyle Bittner, marks the Japanese metal band's first English album, embodying their loud and explosive metal sound. | Vote →
"Blue Murder - Blue Murder" suggested by Richard Waterman, dives into 80s hard rock with a vibrant energy and signature sound that defined the era. | Vote →
"Riot - Thundersteel," nominated by Jeremy Amend, offers a unique blend of 80s metal with unexpected vocal twists, standing out in the genre with its distinct lineup. | Vote →
"Accept - Eat The Heat" recommended by Matt Haley, deviates from the band's traditional sound with a new vocalist, offering a fresh take on their metal legacy. | Vote →
"Van Halen - 5150," suggested by KR, showcases the band's versatility in the 80s, blending hair metal, hard rock, and power ballads in a diverse and iconic album. | Vote →
"Touch - Touch" nominated by Whitney Beehler, revives the early 80s rock spirit while showcasing excellent vocals, harmonies, and a blend of AOR and soft prog elements, questioning why they didn't soar as high as their contemporaries. | Vote →
Make Your Metal Voice Heard!
In our quest to explore the depths of 80s metal, we rely on you, our listeners. Your suggestions drive our show – be it an underrated classic or a forgotten gem. By joining our DMO Union on Patreon, you help us stay independent and ad-free and gain the power to vote on and choose the albums we dive into each year. Let's unearth the treasures of 80s Metal, one listener-powered episode at a time.